State labor federation joins protest over "Biggest Loser"

The labor fight over "The Biggest Loser" is going statewide.

The California Labor Federation on Thursday declared its support for the strike waged by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees against the NBC reality television series “The Biggest Loser” and its production entities, Reveille Productions, 25/7 Productions and 3 Ball Productions.

The labor federation probably will urge its members to join picket lines that have been erected outside the Calabasas ranch where "The Biggest Loser" is taped. Crew members walked off the job last week in a dispute over union representation and benefits.

“A television show is only as good as its production crew,” said Art Pulaski, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the California Labor Federation. “The striking crew members on ‘The Biggest Loser’ put their heart and soul into creating a quality show each and every week.... The 2.1 million members of the California Labor Federation stand in solidarity with the striking members of the production crew in their fight to secure a decent wage with good benefits.”

The action follows a similar statement of support earlier this week from the L.A. County Labor Federation.

-- Richard Verrier

 

Comments

[John B.]

nothing kills anything good faster than a union! just look at history. seems like now in order to sell a 10 cent bolt they have to charge 10 dollars to cover all the costs for the union "benefits". i've watched my mom struggle while being in a union her whole life and i've come to one conclusion. UNIONS SUCK!

[LA DOC00]

This goes to show you the importance of Unions. The entertainment executives make millions off these shows and live in the Hills, drive 6 figure cars and have gold-plated cell phones.

The workers that make these shows possible live modest lives.

Nothing good is going to happen until California gets serious about wealth redistribution.